In today’s rundown: More than 100 D.C. child welfare workers have been laid off.  |  A controversial stance on female circumcision in the United States.  |  Do women make better doctors?

– More than 100 D.C. child welfare workers have been laid off from their positions at the Child and Family Services Agency.  The cuts were announced at a meeting yesterday.  Click here for more.

– The American Academy of Pediatrics is taking a controversial stance on circumcision rituals performed on girls.  The Academy has suggested that American doctors be given permission to perform a ceremonial “nick” on girls whose families want a circumcision ritual.  The Academy hopes the move will prevent families from sending the girls to other countries for a full circumcision.  Opponents of the idea say there’s no medical reason to perform the procedure and the current ban should be left in place.  Click here for more.

– The New York Times explores which gender makes a better doctor.  Turns out — it depends on the patient.  Click here to find out why.

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